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A veteran (from Latin vetus, meaning "old") is a person who is experienced in a particular area, and is particularly used to refer to people in the armed forces. It often refers to retired service personnel. A veteran is one who has served in the armed forces and has an honorable discharge; a common misconception is that one has either been in combat and/or is retired from active duty to be called a veteran. Because of this widely held misconception, women have often been excluded from this equation. Each state (of the United States) sets specific criteria for state specific veterans benefits. For medical benefits from the (United States) VA (Veterans Administration) hospitals, prior to Sept. 7, 1980 the veteran must have served at least 180 days of active duty, after the above mentioned date the veteran must have served at least 24 months. However, if the veteran was medically discharged and receives a VA service connection disability the time limits are not applicable.
For most of history, states (nations) did not have any fixed standing army. Almost all warriors were farmers for the bulk of the year and thus had a secondary occupation to support them during times of peace. The first state to face significant veterans affairs problems was the Roman Empire whose professional army of career soldiers needed some new role when they retired. They were usually given land in the newly conquered lands, and the need for such lands motivated the empire's expansion. They could also voluntarily enlist again at the invitation of the consul or other commander as evocati.
Beyond giving veterans free or discounted lands in colonies, governments did little about them. There was little or no aid for veterans suffering mental of physical disabilities and those wounded in war often had to turn to begging or crime.
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Thank You! All For Your Support, Please (RT) Free Disabled Veterans Teleseminar Series.http://www.sendaemailaday.com/DVTele
rickburdo (Rick Burdo) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:38:04 -0000
Thank You! All For Your Support, Please (RT) Free Disabled Veterans Teleseminar Series.http://www.sendaemailaday.com/DVTele
Rex and his service to veterans, immortalized http://bit.ly/8sy4BX
WHAS11 (WHAS11 News) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:37:43 -0000
Rex and his service to veterans, immortalized http://bit.ly/8sy4BX
The Intelligence Cell -Veterans vow to find 'Walter Mitty' Remembrance Day(up-date) http://bit.ly/8Euq0Y
arrse (ARRSE) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:34:33 -0000
The Intelligence Cell -Veterans vow to find 'Walter Mitty' Remembrance Day(up-date) http://bit.ly/8Euq0Y
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navysupporter (Chaz) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:30:36 -0000
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Restaurant errs not serving veterans free meals on holiday: That was one of the restaurants giving veterans a... http://tinyurl.com/y9mcb47
Restaurant errs not serving veterans free meals on holiday: That was one of the restaurants giving veterans a... http://tinyurl.com/y9mcb47
airforcesupport (C) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:30:35 -0000
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50s Navy - Photos and articles about the Navy of the 1950s.
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Military Connections - An unofficial veteran directory and military directory listing Navy reunions, Army reunions, and Air Force reunions.
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Naval Ship Message Exchange - Site that facilitates creation of an online ship's scrapbook and crew roster.
PBR Mobile Base 1 - This is the unofficial PBR Mobile Base 1 web site and is dedicated to everyone that served on PBR Mobile Base 1 and River Division/Section 521 at Tan My, Vietnam. Looking for plank owners and ex-crew members of PBR Mobile Base 1 and River Division (Section) 521.
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Swiftboat Sailor's Association - Vietnam War - Seeking all vets of Vietnam PCF operations and associated units
U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association - A non-profit fraternal organization supporting the preservation of the history of cryptology by members and appropriate federal agencies.
U.S. Navy Public Affairs Alumni Association - History, bylaws, and reunion photos.
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United States Navy Veterans Association - Contains news on vets, national security, and veterans' issues.
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US Navy Armed Guard WWII Veterans - Role of U.S. Navy Armed Guard, casualties during World War II, gunnery training, Service with Naval Armed Guard, sea stories, people pictures, ships, Information source for sunk ships
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